CAHHH NEWS

Thanks to all who attended our annual meeting on November 11. Our keynote speakers, Bob Stevenson and Adam Stevenson, related stories about the Chesapeake Bay’s surviving lighthouses. Bob has been leading tours aboard the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, a National Historic Landmark, since 2007. Bob was joined by his son Adam, who has sailed the bay since childhood and has developed an enthusiasm for the history and importance of America’s lighthouses. We enjoyed hearing about some very familiar lighthouses, like Sandy Point and Thomas Point Shoal. 

During the business portion of the meeting, we elected/re-elected by acclamation the following members of our Board of Directors: 

• George Merchant, President 

• Julie Weatherly, Vice President 

• Michael Alin, Treasurer 

• Ann Marie Kelly, Secretary 

We appreciate the hard work of these volunteer residents who commit much time and energy to our community. 

On October 12, Joni Morrison and her volunteers did an excellent job of bringing the ever-popular shredding event to Heritage Harbour. Kudos to them for providing this service to our community, and thanks to everyone for your generous donations, which help defray the costs of the shredding truck. Joni has planned spring and fall shredding events for 2025, so watch for details in future Harbour Lights. 

We would also like to thank our Concert Coordinator, Mary-Beth Phillips, and her team for bringing outstanding musical performances to Heritage Harbour. On October 13, performers from the Maryland Opera, led by pianist and Artistic Director James Harp, made opera accessible even to novices. On November 10, Daryl Davis and his band got us up on the dance floor with tunes featuring boogie-woogie, R&B and that old time rock ‘n’ roll. Please mark your calendars for a Celtic Christmas on December 8 and Brian Ganz on January 12. 

January will also bring the Civic Association’s annual membership drive, organized by our membership chair Jerry Klinken. In our role as an organization separate from the Heritage Harbour Community Association, we deal primarily with matters that are external to Heritage Harbour, such as those involving county, state or federal governments and agencies. Please watch your USPS mail in early January for a letter from the Civic Association. 

Wishing all a happy and healthy holiday season! 

Vicki Hutchins, President 

Civic Association of Heritage Harbour Homeowners (CAHHH) 

FOOD DRIVE

The Civic Association of Heritage Harbour Homeowners 12th Annual Food Drive was held on Monday, June 10, 2024. 

This year, our total food donations was over 5,000 pounds...about 4,331 meals!  We also collected over $10,000 in donations for the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. It's not too late to contribute. 

Thank you all for your contributions for this vital program!  

Mark June 9th on your calendar for next year and we'll do it again. 

CAHHH EVENTS

Civic Association Event Spring 2025 SHREDDING 

When: April 26

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Where: 4th parking lot at the Lodge 

We are requesting that you either box or paper bag your papers to be shredded, clearly mark them SHRED (to avoid confusion), place them in your trunk or back seat so that our volunteers can easily remove them. Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed. 

There is a limit to 12 paper bags and/or boxes. Please no already shredded paper or items that can be recycled (magazines, newspapers, junk mail etc.). Please recycle. 

PLEASE stay in your cars, we will return your empty bags and boxes to you. Donations are appreciated.

 Volunteers are needed to unload cars and help (usually for only 2½ hours). 

Please contact Joni Morrison at 443-994-3893 (joanmorrison6819@gmail.com) if interested in volunteering or have any questions. Joni Morrison 

CAHHH Concerts

 From January to June 2024, the Concert Committee, sponsored by Civic Association of Heritage Harbour Homeowners, presented six diverse, spectacular concerts. Over 1000 residents and guests were privileged to see and hear these incredible musical artists. The concerts included Brian Ganz on piano, a Mardi Gras celebration with Zac Smith & the Dixie Power Trio, Bluegrass performers Tom Mindte & Friends, folk music by Pete and Maura Kennedy, the Maryland Community Band, and Daryl Davis. Enjoy even more world-class entertainment for your $10 donation! 

Now, Presenting Concerts Fall & Winter 2024

DECEMBER: Enjoy a Celtic Christmas with Jennifer Cutting & Her Celtic Quartet, attired in traditional garb. Father Christmas also will be there as they sing songs of the season, as well as their own holiday originals. Join us in this spirited event to kick off your own festivities! 

Mary-Beth Phillips, Concert Committee Civic Association of Heritage Harbour Homeowners, HeritageHarbourConcerts@gmail.com - 410-295-9595 for information and messages 

Like Our Concerts? Volunteers Wanted! 

If you have musical experience, performing or producing… if you have technical or creative expertise… if you just want to be a working part of a very rewarding effort, the Concert Committee of the Civic Association of Heritage Harbour Homeowners (CAHHH) is looking to add more volunteers to its roster. Our dedicated team welcomes new members with diverse ideas to help craft our programming for 2023, and beyond. Enthusiasm for our concerts is rapidly growing, and we are now in the planning stages for an interesting expansion. You can be part of our continuing success, and meet some really nice people in the process. Call 410-295-9595 and leave a message or email HeritageHarbourConcerts@gmail.com  

Mary-Beth Phillips